During the Vietnam War, more than 265,000 American women served the military and 11,000 women served in Vietnam, with 90% working as volunteer nurses. Responsibilities included massive causality situations involving amputations, wounds, and chest tubes for their patients. Numerous women also served in nearby countries such as Japan, Guam, and the Philippines. Read more at blogs.va.gov #womenshistorymonth
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By: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Title: Vietnam War era women Veterans Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fukpClRtoEc
